Question : Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
He got a burst of energy. and started digging again.
Option 1: took bull by the horns
Option 2: a fancy of someone
Option 3: second wind
Option 4: heart on the sleeve
Correct Answer: second wind
Solution : The third option is correct.
The sentence he got a burst of energy and started digging again suggests that after a period of fatigue or exhaustion, the person experienced a sudden renewal of energy. The idiom second wind is used to describe this phenomenon. When someone gets a second wind, it means they suddenly find renewed energy, often after feeling tired or fatigued.
Therefore, the correct answer is second wind.
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Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
A gust of wind came abruptly and our sand castle toppled.
Option 1: tumbled down
Option 2: ran after
Option 3: turned up
Option 4: blew out
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. In spite of her severe accident she took heart and moved forward.
Option 1: Gathered courage
Option 2: Felt depressed
Option 3: Overcame problems
Option 4: Acted promptly
Question : Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Do you believe that you have a possibility of getting that job?
Option 1: spill the beans
Option 2: snow job
Option 3: stand a chance
Option 4: shoot the breeze
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Option 1: burn the books
Option 2: hit the books
Option 3: cut to the chase
Option 4: pour my heart out
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
His last trip around the world taking a toll on his health.
Option 1: took a toll
Option 2: taken a toll
Option 3: No substitution required
Option 4: take a toll
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